How the Failure of the Clarity Act Gave Control of Crypto to the SEC and CFTC
In brief The Senate voted 49-50 against advancing the Clarity Act. Democrats united in opposition, joined by three Republicans. While this led to blame games among party members, a group of seven Democrats described it as “a setback, but not the end.” As frustrations with Congress mount, industry leaders are looking to regulators for support. […]
Hyperliquid Policy Center and Phantom call for the CFTC to revise regulations for on-chain markets.
HyperLiquid Policy Center and Phantom Request CFTC Rule Updates In a recent comment letter, the HyperLiquid Policy Center (HPC) and Phantom urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to revise its regulations to better align with self-custodial and on-chain trading environments. The organizations pointed out that existing CFTC rules cater to traditional financial systems where […]
CME’s Terrence Duffy announces plans to take legal action against the CFTC regarding perpetual futures.
CME Group CEO Plans Lawsuit Against CFTC Over Perpetual Futures Terence Duffy, the CEO of CME Group, announced during an appearance on CNBC’s “Fast Money” that the exchange operator intends to file a lawsuit against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This follows the commission’s recent approval of perpetual futures. Perpetual futures are contracts that […]
CFTC chair Selig explains choice to authorize ‘perps’ in the U.S.
CFTC Chairman Defends Approval of Perpetual Futures Michael Selig, the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), spoke on CNBC’s “Fast Money” this past Monday regarding the ongoing discussion surrounding perpetual futures and defended the organization’s recent approval of the asset in the U.S. Selig acknowledged that established companies often have concerns about new […]
CFTC Requests Court to Dismiss Lawsuit from Biden Administration Against Crypto Exchange Gemini
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is requesting a court to dismiss a lawsuit from the Biden administration against the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, asserting that the agency now recognizes Gemini as “legal.” C.F.T.C. I participated Gemini Trust Company, LLC, Motion for Judgment Relief CFTC v. Gemini Trust Company LLC The lawsuit was originally initiated in […]
CFTC requests to cancel Gemini settlement it no longer views as fair
CFTC Revisits Gemini Settlement Dispute The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is looking to revisit an ongoing dispute with the virtual currency exchange, Gemini. The agency claims that allegations made by employees about misleading statements from Gemini weren’t adequately addressed. In a recent federal court petition, the CFTC and Gemini have challenged the settlement that […]
CFTC and SEC Work Together to Explain Federal Securities Laws as They Relate to Crypto Assets
washington The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has partnered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clarify how certain federal securities laws apply to various crypto assets and their related transactions. The aim is to guide the CFTC and its staff in their administration of the Commodity Exchange Act, aligning it with the SEC’s […]
Senate committee approves cryptocurrency regulation bill for the CFTC
Senate Advances Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill U.S. Senator John Boozman from Arkansas spoke as Brian Quintenz, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), testified during a Senate hearing on June 10, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Recently, the Senate Agriculture Committee voted to move forward with the Cryptocurrency Market […]
Senator Booker: Slim Chances for Crypto Legislation Without Democrats in CFTC, SEC Positions
Simply put Cory Booker and several other Democrats are worried that the Supreme Court may soon permit President Trump to dismiss officials from independent agencies at his discretion, which could weaken bipartisan oversight. The Cryptocurrency Market Structure Act is aimed at empowering agencies like the CFTC and SEC in shaping cryptocurrency regulations. Democrats are considering […]
CFTC to Test Tokenized Collateral in Derivatives Markets Beginning with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC
Simply put This pilot program will enable futures commission merchants (FCMs) to accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC as margin, with enhanced reporting requirements. The updated guidance specifies how tokenized U.S. Treasury securities and money market funds can be incorporated under existing CFTC regulations. Notably, a prior staff recommendation that limited the use of digital assets […]